Advanced Practitioner Fellowship Program in Neuroscience

Geisinger; Pittston Township (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for the Neuroscience Advanced Practice Fellowship Program in Pennsylvania. The role involves diagnostic and therapeutic tasks under physician supervision, with a focus on enhancing neuroscience knowledge and patient care.

The AP Fellow will collaborate across neurology and neurosurgery disciplines, ensuring effective patient advocacy and continuity of care. Candidates require NCCPA certification or national NP certification alongside a Master's degree in a healthcare field.

Qualifications

• Completion of an ARC-PA approved PA program and current certification.
• Licensed as a nurse practitioner in Pennsylvania if NP.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with neurologists and neurosurgeons for patient care.
• Serve as a liaison between physicians and patients.
• Participate in neurodiagnostics and various neurology rotations.

Skills

Current NCCPA certification (for PA) or equivalent national certification (for NP)

Basic Life Support Certification

Education

Master's Degree in a healthcare related field

Job description

Location: Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV) | Shift: Days | Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 | Worker Type: Regular | Exemption Status: Yes

Job Summary

The Geisinger Neuroscience Institute is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for our Neuroscience Advanced Practice Fellowship Program. The qualified candidate, under the responsibility and supervision of a physician, will participate in diagnostic and therapeutic tasks to further educate the PA or NP fellowship in neuroscience knowledge, patient care decision-making, and patient care management.

Job Duties

The AP Fellow will collaborate with neurologists and neurosurgeons to provide care to new or established patients, assure continuity of care and advocacy for patients, and serve as a liaison between physicians and patients. Additionally, the AP Fellow will collaborate with medical staff members, nursing personnel, and other departmental staff to coordinate patient care requirements.

The AP Fellow will spend 12 months in neuroscience completing rotations in:

• Neurodiagnostics
• General Neurology
• Epilepsy
• Neuromuscular
• Consultative Neurology
• Stroke
• Vascular Neurosurgery
• Spine Surgery
• Neurosurgical Oncology
• Neurotrauma
• Neuro-Critical Care
• An elective in a concentration area of the resident’s choice

The AP Fellow will have a combined clinical and didactic curriculum throughout the full 12 months. The AP Fellow reports directly to the physician for all patient care-related functions and the Residency Director for all other residency-related functions.

Position Details

Applicants must:

• Have completed an ARC-PA (or predecessor organization) approved physician assistant program, current NCCPA certification, and Pennsylvania state licensure; or
• Have completed an approved program for Nurse Practitioners, hold national certification that allows the NP to work in the patient populations and location settings associated with this position, and be licensed as a nurse practitioner in the state of PA.

Qualifications

• Current NCCPA certification (for PA) or equivalent national certification (for NP)
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Master's Degree in a healthcare related field (required)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.